Got through security quickly and decided a Heineken and pie sounded good, so I bellied up to the…read morebar and $17 later I was eating a microwaved pie and scooner of Heineken. Outside the airport I would have turned right around but give the people and plane watching opportunity I decided to stay. Next round was Monteith's Pale Ale, cheaper then the Heineken so now I'm a happy man ready to fly. Cheers to the staff who are on top of the clean up and empty glasses!

Was at the airport for a long layover so needed some food. We ordered Salt and pepper squid, loaded…read morefries with brisket, roasted pepper, green chili cheese fondue, and pork belly bites. Out of everything the pork belly bites were the best as they were nice and crispy. The salt and pepper squid was not great, the sauce was decent but the squid were quite limp and not crispy at all. Service was quick and painless. You order at the counter and they will bring your food to you.

Best option in the domestic terminal of AKL! We realized only after returning our car rental that…read moreour original flight had been canceled and the new flight would actually be hours later. Looking at all of the options The Gipsy Moth was clearly the best one in the domestic terminal. I had the garlic chickpea (hummus) flatbread (pita) along with the shrimp dumplings. Both were better than I could have hoped for! My friend had the chicken schnitzel on recommendation by the cashier. She loved it! It certainly looked better than schnitzel I've seen stateside so good on them! Service was good and it was nice to have a clean space to wait before our late flight. USB charging ports are available all along the countertops as well as by the high-tops at the back of the restaurant.

First, the positives: + Lots of seating…read more+ Large screen TV + Plugs to charge your devices + Lots of folks were using the place as a general seating area, bringing in food and drinks from other businesses (like Burger King next door), but the staff didn't seem to care. - After looking over the menu (bar food items, pizzas, etc.), we decided to get the sampler platter - onion rings, samosas, prawn twisters, calamari, wonton and chips/nachos with dipping sauces (salsa, sweet chili, aioli). Unfortunately, the individual items were TINY - calamari, for example, were little nuggets (looked like popcorn shrimp/chicken). Dipping sauces were also in TINY plastic, sample cups (no bigger than a quarter). Flavors were all a bit bland. Underwhelming. - Pricey (to be expected) - $30NZD for the sampler platter Located in the International Terminal, after the security check point.

Poor quality and service, Asked bar staff to have table wiped down as table was dirty and had…read moreliquid on it, no one came to wipe down had to use on baby wipes to clean . Ordered smashed avacado on toast with coriander and tomato's . What came out was brown mushy avacado sliced on the side of the plate with a thin slice of tomato and no corriandor . Orderd kumara chips with sour cream and sweet chill suace. Came out with about a table spoon of sour cream and sweet chill when asked for more server said yes but never bought any more to table. Lucky to be given even one star becuase the tea was hot and strong. Would strongly recommend not dinning here.

I was staying in the hotel and it is near the airport but in an office building and industrial…read morewarehouses neighborhood with no options for food. Had the burger and fries. It was pretty good. The bun a little dry so it fell apart as I was eating it. Had to use fork and knife to finish it.

Decent restaurant, especially considering how this is the only restaurant in the area for guests of…read morethe Sudima hotel. The food is pretty average - we ordered a lamb shank and the grilled salmon steak. The lamb is tender and the flavor meets expectations; the salmon was a bit overdone. They are decently priced for what they're worth - as a family of three our final total came to around 80NZD. The service was a bit slow, but we weren't in a hurry so it didn't matter.

A pretty solid hang out if you're stuck in Auckland domestic for a time and don't want to pass…read morethrough security to the food-barren wasteland. The Bach Ale House serves breakfast (just a few hot options like a brekkie sandwich and eggs benny) and has a pretty nice sized lunch menu. There is a case full of pre-made options as well. In the afternoon, the bar opens up with a few options on tap, and I'm sure an even wider bottle selection. The restaurant is pretty spacious with over 20 tables and is right next door to security and check in. I haven't tried the food, but the coffee was tasty!

This seemed like the best place to grab and drink and nibble whilst waiting for our domestic…read moreflight. It seemed liked it wanted to be a cafe, coffee bar, bar all rolled into one space. The meals were warmed by microwave, I am glad I past on eating here from the look of them. Lots of room for improvement, can be such a gold mine if thought was given on what they want to provide for their customers.

The staff here are as slow as snails. Don't visit Mac's if you are in any type of rush. I asked if…read moretheir homemade tartare was made from fresh raw egg, after looking at the bottle it comes in the staff concluded nothing here is homemade. We ordered a big breakfast with extra bacon instead of toast and the salt n pepper calamari with tartare alternative, tomato sauce. The food arrived very quickly, the kitchen staff maki up for the bar staff. Breakfast was hot and tasty, we discovered they had charged us without saying for the bread bacon swap. Eggs bacon and sausages were great, hash brown was a let down. Calamari was grease free but slightly under. I probably would return here unless I was just thirsty.

I came here at about six in the morning so may be why the service I experienced compared to other…read morereviews I read was very good. It was pretty quiet. They had a friendly manner and the order came out shortly after. I ordered one of my favourite,( amongst a few other hot beverages) ,cappuccino and a Farmers breakfast. This is bacon , venison sausages , potato cake , toast , tomato and eggs done how you like. I chose poached. It was one of the best poached eggs I have had and the whole meal was pretty good. I have eaten the same here before and it was good then so is good to see it has kept the same standard, at least when it comes to this meal. The price is a tiny bit high but I would expect that of a place in the airport. Will have to try one day come here to see how it is at a later time of day. See if the service and food is as good then. All in all I think a good place to grab a bite before going on a flight , to watch the world go by ( literally ) , or wait for someone to come off a flight. This time I had to settle for the latter case.....but not too long and I will be experiencing the first..

We had free admission associated with our flights - If you didn't not sure this would be worth the…read moreprice of admission. One issue is that you can't see how crowded it is until you're inside, in short pay first, know what you're getting after the fact. When we were there, it wasn't particularly busy, and it was a good way to get something to eat before a long trans-Pacific flight. The chairs were comfortable, the hot food limited but reasonably good, the deserts tasty and plentiful. As for the staff, they seemed a bit overworked, scrambling to keep up, but maybe at busier times they have more people? I don't know. The shower and rest room situation was a little odd, but workable - just kind of limited in capacity.

Great way to spend 4 hours in an airport…read more Priority pass lounge. Lots of buffet style food options and other snacks. I wasn't really hungry. Just needed a place to hang for a while because my flight home wasn't until 1130pm and hotel checkout was at 10am. Got to the airport around 6pm. Lots of drink offerings, I mostly just stuck to the unlimited ginger ale. Lots of chairs & desk setups for you to plug in or just tune out. They had a rugby game on which I liked. Not too crowded.

Very impressed with the Auckland Airport lounge. The atmosphere strikes the right balance--busy,…read morebut clean, spacious, and well laid out. There's plenty of room to spread out, with long communal tables and ample power outlets, making it easy to work, recharge your devices, or just relax before a flight. The food offering is a standout. There's a thoughtful and diverse selection with a wide range of flavor profiles. Highlights included the homemade dumplings (absolutely delicious), along with soup, salads, small bites, fresh fruit, and desserts. Beverage options are equally strong: coffee, tea, juices, sodas, and a full bar. Speaking of the bar--the cocktails were excellent. The margarita I had was perfectly made. The staff truly elevate the experience. They are attentive, friendly, and plentiful, so the lounge never feels understaffed or neglected. Overall, this is a top-tier airport lounge experience. Clean, well-equipped, great food and drinks, and outstanding service. Highly recommended.

The Air New Zealand Lookout Lounge at Auckland airport was great! No lines at the omelette station…read more(probably because it was a 7 am flight), great selection of pastries, fruit, yogurt, cereals. There was a barista there and you can order all the lattes and cappuccinos. The chairs were comfortable (depending on where you sit), service was great.

Was in the newly revamped Air New Zealand lounge on another layover in Auckland, NZ and must say it…read morewas an amazing experience. Super friendly staff, great martinis, a variety of super comfortable individual spaces to retreat to, even when it was busy, it did not seem crowded. Both hot & cold food selection was stellar, real restaurant quality. Highly recommend if you are lucky enough to get a pass to enter.

We went to the Auckland International Airport Koru Lounge before a family trip to Australia. And it…read morewas awesome. Even though we weren't travelling far, it made travelling so much easier. It was so nice to be able to sit in a comfy chair and not be on our feet for hours before our flight. They had lots of food set out for people to eat and even made me some gluten free toast to go with my breakfast. This was a real change from fatty McDonald's I normally have before a flight. You can also go take a shower if you needed to and there's wifi for you to use. The staff were really friendly, helpful and are what make me love travelling with Air New Zealand.

It's a pretty nice lounge. I didn't see a separate F section, but no worries, this was fine to…read morerelax before my flight. Food selection was better than a lot of the J lounges I've been to, certainly. The lounge itself is basically one very large room with a little bit of break up, so don't look for a lot of privacy, and there isn't much in the way of apron views, but the seats are comfy and it stayed quiet even as the room filled up for the flight to Dubai. I'll also give a shout out to the staff - they were kind enough to watch bags for me when I went out in to the terminal for a little bit, something that there's either no provision for or that people weren't willing to do for me in Dubai's dedicated F lounge. So...I don't know what other choices people in Emirates J/F have in the way of lounges in Auckland...and I don't know if thus lounge is available for any other airlines...but...if you have access to this? Yeah, totally use it.

Like the lounge in Sydney, it is very comfortable. The food is good. I think it is larger as it is…read morethe end of the line or beginning of the line for 3 Emirates flight. So it gets really crowded. The staff are very good and attentive. Considering they have to turn over 3 flights departing about the same time.